Queensland History Teachers' Association

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The Queensland History Teachers' Association

The Queensland History Teachers' Association is a voluntary organisation with an executive membership of Primary and Secondary History Teachers, Academics and Educationalists. Our aim is to foster an interest in History and the teaching of History, but especially to support and assist History teachers in Queensland. Our website provides information on the available competitions for students and teachers, as well as available professional development, resources and upcoming events.

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2019 Nominations open

During four decades, Dr Hamilton (Russell) Cowie (1931-2015) was the most influential force in history education in Queensland. His impact was multi-faceted. He was a brilliant and innovative teacher at both secondary and tertiary levels, led the development of inquiry-based syllabuses, pioneered a new era in history textbooks, helped found the state and national history teacher associations, and presented countless lectures and workshops at conferences.

Known affectionately to all as ‘Russ’, he was a towering and legendary figure in teacher education, admired by the legions of university students whom he nurtured into their professional lives.

Russ was the inaugural patron and life member of the Queensland History Teachers’ Association. He was promoted to Associate Professor by the University of Queensland and in 2013 was honoured by the nation with the Medal of the Order of Australia.

On the agenda

Conferences & Events

2019 QHTA State Conference Art Competition

For the first time, we are inviting students to submit an item of artwork which we can use as part of our Conference promotions. The chosen artwork will feature throughout the Conference and possibly in our publications. For more information…

QHTA State Conference 2019

What Matters? 2019 QHTA State History Conference 29 June 2019 Brisbane Grammar School QHTA State Conference - 29 June 2019 The Queensland History Teachers’ Association will be held on Saturday, 29 June 2019 at the Brisbane Grammar School (BGS) which is next…